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HylianFox 01/26/22 2:41:53 PM #1:	'Base' is spelled with an S, yet 'face' is spelled with a C Then there's 'bass' as in music and 'bass' the type of fish. (Mega Man fans had some trouble with this one. Shoulda just used his Japanese name, Forte) And then there's the fact that we have cribbed from pretty much every other language in existence. --- This is my signature until I can think of a better one. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:962097279] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>'Base' is spelled with an S, yet 'face' is spelled with a C Then there's 'bass' as in music and 'bass' the type of fish. (Mega Man fans had some trouble with this one. Shoulda just used his Japanese name, Forte) And then there's the fact that we have cribbed from pretty much every other language in existence. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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DeadBankerDream 01/26/22 2:42:51 PM #3:	I'd imagine most written languages have words that are spelled identical. --- "That thick shaft that causes women to shudder!" <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:962097298] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>I'd imagine most written languages have words that are spelled identical. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/26/22 2:43:44 PM #4:	English isn't even really a language. It's about half a dozen languages smushed together. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:962097333] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>English isn't even really a language. It's about half a dozen languages smushed together. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HylianFox 01/26/22 2:43:48 PM #5:	and we still can't fucking decide if 'vase' is either VAY-se or VAH-se wtf --- This is my signature until I can think of a better one. <cite>HylianFox posted [p:962097335] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>and we still can't fucking decide if 'vase' is either VAY-se or VAH-se wtf </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 01/26/22 2:44:22 PM #6:	Most languages seem pretty stupid if you try to analyze them logically, because the way in which languages naturally evolve is not always logical. English, however, seemed to specifically evolve towards being illogical for some reason. --- You just lost the Trumble. <cite>Trumble posted [p:962097350] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Most languages seem pretty stupid if you try to analyze them logically, because the way in which languages naturally evolve is not always logical. English, however, seemed to specifically evolve towards being illogical for some reason. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Thompson 01/26/22 2:44:53 PM #7:	English is the Frankenstein monster of languages. --- Sigs are rather pointless, except if it's to showcase animation and images. <cite>Thompson posted [p:962097369] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>English is the Frankenstein monster of languages. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HairyQueen 01/26/22 2:46:02 PM #8:	Sure it can be a struggle. It can be overcome with tough, thorough thought though. --- everybody loves intransigent zoo animals <3 <cite>HairyQueen posted [p:962097400] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Sure it can be a struggle. It can be overcome with tough, thorough thought though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sir_Gawain 01/26/22 2:46:06 PM #9:	Questionmarktarius posted... English isn't even really a language. It's about half a dozen languages smushed together. Thompson posted... English is the Frankenstein monster of languages. Ill take things people who dont know how history or language works say for a thousand Alex --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Sir_Gawain posted [p:962097404] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>English isn't even really a language. It's about half a dozen languages smushed together.</quote> Thompson posted... </cite> <quote>English is the Frankenstein monster of languages.</quote>Ill take things people who dont know how history or language works say for a thousand Alex </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kage_53 01/26/22 2:46:44 PM #10:	I still dont get how tion at the end of a word (explanation, for example) sounds like shen. English language is beyond awful from a writing standpoint. <cite>kage_53 posted [p:962097425] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>I still dont get how tion at the end of a word (explanation, for example) sounds like shen. English language is beyond awful from a writing standpoint. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/26/22 2:48:00 PM #11:	London got sacked, a lot. Each time, the new conquerors tried to enforce a new language, and the English just glued it onto the end of what they already had. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:962097459] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>London got sacked, a lot. Each time, the new conquerors tried to enforce a new language, and the English just glued it onto the end of what they already had. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sir_Gawain 01/26/22 2:49:18 PM #12:	Questionmarktarius posted... London got sacked, a lot. Each time, the new conquerors tried to enforce a new language, and the English just glued it onto the end of what they already had. Thank you for proving my point --- The artist formerly known as RebelElite791 <cite>Sir_Gawain posted [p:962097498] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite> <quote>London got sacked, a lot. Each time, the new conquerors tried to enforce a new language, and the English just glued it onto the end of what they already had.</quote>Thank you for proving my point </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xavier_On_High 01/26/22 2:50:13 PM #13:	English is an excellent language. Even a beginner can communicate relatively effectively because many of the grammar rules don't really matter, and meaning is usually preserved even if words are swapped arbitrarily. --- http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltnafhjcUz1qmxswbo1_500.gif <cite>Xavier_On_High posted [p:962097526] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>English is an excellent language. Even a beginner can communicate relatively effectively because many of the grammar rules don't really matter, and meaning is usually preserved even if words are swapped arbitrarily. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 01/26/22 2:50:15 PM #14:	Sir_Gawain posted... Ill take things people who dont know how history or language works say for a thousand Alex I'll take "things people who take an obvious exaggeration for comedic purposes far too seriously say" for ten thousand Alex --- You just lost the Trumble. <cite>Trumble posted [p:962097527] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Sir_Gawain posted... </cite> <quote>Ill take things people who dont know how history or language works say for a thousand Alex</quote>I'll take "things people who take an obvious exaggeration for comedic purposes far too seriously say" for ten thousand Alex </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Michael_Booth 01/26/22 2:50:55 PM #15:	Well, they say: "A language is a dialect with an army and navy". <cite>Michael_Booth posted [p:962097549] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>Well, they say: "A language is a dialect with an army and navy". </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Caution999 01/26/22 2:54:56 PM #16:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/0/0/AADtjwAAC2kY.png --- "With half my brain tied behind my back - just to make it fair." <cite>Caution999 posted [p:962097667] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/8/0/0/AADtjwAAC2kY.png </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 01/26/22 3:07:36 PM #17:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] not Esperanto edit: https://youtu.be/H3r9bOkYW9s --- I missed the part where that's my problem. <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:962098037] in You know, ... [t:79870685]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> not Esperanto edit: https://youtu.be/H3r9bOkYW9s </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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